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by vasu raya
21 Sep 2012 16:52
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 709969

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Continue the trials of Vikramaditya with asbestos boilers, get them to India and then replace them with brick lined ones in Kochi since IAC-1 might be using the same we have discussions for 50 subs, many of them nuclear powered, why not add the nuclear propulsion systems to the aicraft carriers? Eve...
by vasu raya
20 Sep 2012 19:03
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Sub launched Brahmos is currently vertical only, why not make it possible through torpedo tubes? EDEnhtrjR3U The changes might be, one is like a Skhvall with the nose cap of Brhamos releasing gas to create a gas bubble for the booster to fire and second, if the booster is nozzled, sharp vectoring is...
by vasu raya
20 Sep 2012 08:23
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Is the mention of full digital flight control system for the first time? am assuming it improves the vehicle's precision in following the defined trajectory and also to counter the ABMs. They say this is one of the lightest missile, while the first stage is still maraging steel? [6] the 2nd sub only...
by vasu raya
18 Sep 2012 07:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011
Replies: 6593
Views: 1257703

Re: China Military Watch - Jan 11, 2011

Whats the difference between the RCS of a cruise missile and LO fighter/bomber from a radar perspective? very less, so if we can get a credible CMD wouldn't that apply to stealth fighters as well? good, Vivek is playing the Devil's advocate Are the concepts of radar and software controlled radio com...
by vasu raya
17 Sep 2012 09:15
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 709969

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

IN, please go with a nuclear power plant, with all that experience from Arihant trials
by vasu raya
17 Sep 2012 07:00
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

indigenous Assamese Muslims, on Sunday said that their community members wanted to be identified by their ethnicity and not by their religion
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city ... 429116.cms
by vasu raya
15 Sep 2012 20:06
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

Sridhar ji, Its the plausible why of a situation, not trying to justify it. While it does bring out the police thinking is still regional, (since Chennai hasn't seen this kind of violence more often, they aren't prepared,) the problem is the same across India, the nature of these religious riot blip...
by vasu raya
15 Sep 2012 19:31
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

She didn't instigate the violence, just took advantage of the situation, hopefully riot police were few mins away if things got out of control
by vasu raya
15 Sep 2012 19:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

Amma just wants to send a message to the US that interfering with Koodankulam through their cohorts is unacceptable, and she doesn't come down hard on the anti-nuke protesters either to blackmail the Center on Power sharing; PM material! :-)

Though flailing on the Sri lankan issues
by vasu raya
15 Sep 2012 05:20
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 843797

Re: Indian Interests

@Prahaar, the roof top mounted solar panels can serve for say 5 years, and the GoI arm looking after the power sector can take that sweet time to lay power lines for rural areas; teachers can step in on rainy days :lol: for a network, at the moment its one way with TV broadcast, its only when you wa...
by vasu raya
15 Sep 2012 04:32
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 532262

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

As long as its Chai biskoot discussion, there is a qualitative difference between a C-130j and an upgraded AN-32 in terms of avionics and carries a tag of 'all weather capable', how does the Merlin compare with the Mi-17v5 on those terms? this is not about dissing Russian maal, just counting how far...
by vasu raya
14 Sep 2012 09:01
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 532262

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Not an yuvraj fan, but are the AW101 Merlins for VVIPs all weather choppers? like test flown in Indian monsoon & NE terrain
by vasu raya
14 Sep 2012 07:49
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Interests
Replies: 6458
Views: 843797

Re: Indian Interests

The Gates foundation (I think) has a project of providing a laptop for every child, they would do better if they setup A/V equipment in schools with NCERT curriculum streaming nationwide similar to how UGC had lectures telecast in the earlier era. More channels (one for each grade + subject combo) w...
by vasu raya
12 Sep 2012 10:00
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 532262

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Hmmm... no radar in 2012 :-o

Anyways, whats wrong with having TCAS systems with requisite calibration for separation on mil Choppers? is it radio silence needed on the mission? the recent collision could have been avoided.
by vasu raya
12 Sep 2012 09:07
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 532262

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Autopilot leads to a terrain avoidance/following system being added later on? the low flying Jaguar's might as well have it as a requirement
by vasu raya
10 Sep 2012 00:02
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 966956

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

Congragulations ISRO! looks like time has come to delegate PSLV to private sector to ramp up as they had announced recently In the case of Sea launch, will say 6 strap-on rockets be enough to stabilize the main rocket from the platform's pitch and roll conditions, the concentric circle of thrust pro...
by vasu raya
09 Sep 2012 02:50
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

one problem is to identify the illegal immigrants from Bangla, with the identification documents method failing since they were made easily available by corrupt and/or sympathetic officials, we have to look for alternatives. Its collecting DNA (preferably at the ADHAAR level) 1) Determining biologic...
by vasu raya
09 Sep 2012 01:28
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Managing Chinese Threat
Replies: 5192
Views: 737629

Re: Managing Chinese Threat

The Chinese claim Tibet, SCS etc based on historical or anecdotal evidence, and just for argument sake if we draw an equivalent in India, it is the Akhand Bharat, which includes many of today's nations including TSP, Bangla etc., so, if India as a nation doesn't accept that line of thought, how can ...
by vasu raya
06 Sep 2012 12:26
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012
Replies: 4215
Views: 532262

Re: Indian Military Aviation- Jan 10 2012

Here is a system suitable for such purpose, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modular_Airborne_FireFighting_System platform wise it can probably go into the cargo hold of a civil airliner as well Good for, Aerial refueling Aerial Fire fighting NBC de-fumigation aerially say after a Tactical Nuke attack i...
by vasu raya
04 Sep 2012 03:57
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

That kind of game requires that only NIA spokesperson makes the statements and not individual police departments, and it could very well be saudi based pak handlers
by vasu raya
03 Sep 2012 06:44
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

^^^ The proposal was instead of blanket bans, GoI should have fine tuned control on content lest we are bandied with China on media control, regarding geo-location, 1) within country GoI has total control over ISPs, even data connections over mobile phones can be traced, sat phones are controlled, s...
by vasu raya
03 Sep 2012 01:19
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

nakul wrote:We can't block each & every site for its nearly impossible.
while nodding in agreement with your post, handling the online hate propaganda is not just our problem alone, many nations have same issues
by vasu raya
03 Sep 2012 00:46
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

Ok Nakul saab, foreign hand or not a vulnerability was exposed and lets see the issue as a series of events than just Azad maidan violence And whats stopping the censoring of uploaded content within the country based on zip codes using geo location software? one of the requirements of the content up...
by vasu raya
02 Sep 2012 21:37
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

the theology provides freedom from sense of guilt which is otherwise there in almost all other religions Crux of the issue Brihaspatiji, thats where they are missing the moral compass wrt to non-muslims Nakul saab, arsenic contamination is usually treated at the source of the water, not on the dist...
by vasu raya
02 Sep 2012 14:35
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

In Singapore, police video-tapes all sermons at mosques to keep a tab on rabid Moulvis and what they are telling the faithfools. They have also found a solution for blaring Aazaan from mosques five times a day -- they have given a radio to all Muslims and Moulvis are required to call for Azaan over...
by vasu raya
02 Sep 2012 09:35
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Rafale & MMRCA News and Discussions
Replies: 5222
Views: 712037

Re: Raffy wins - Go Katrina!

Interested in the MKIsation of the Rafale aspect, which is distinct from the "TOT deal" and "100% indigenous manufacture in say 5 years" goals
by vasu raya
02 Sep 2012 09:09
Forum: Strategy, Politics & International Relations Forum
Topic: Internal Security Watch
Replies: 9599
Views: 1211506

Re: Internal Security Watch

A lot is being said, can't help but notice one IM 101 point, to catch a long distance train at the earliest from the crime spot and find shelter at a faraway location which is all pre-arranged, taking the train approach avoids being trapped in a police nakabandi An approach is to mandate a photo id ...
by vasu raya
26 Aug 2012 01:29
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

^^^ that would be A-3 I believe, instead of back to back tests as originally stated they are doing test-review-test keeping in mind the impact on user confidence and Prithvi launch is a non-event now :-), no comments at all Is the 43km altitude similar to what Shaurya is capable of? to stay below lo...
by vasu raya
19 Aug 2012 21:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 709969

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

A way out is to barter ALH for LUH, thisapproach to imports should be treated on par with defence offsets program, we tried with Russia but didn't pan out. Wasn't Bell responsible for ALH's export debacle in Chile, so even a quid pro quo with ALH making headway into these markets without Bell playin...
by vasu raya
19 Aug 2012 21:43
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

As far as the vehicle goes, all the improvements being asked for provision of higher-resolution target acquisition sight for the gunner, enhanced user-friendliness in acquisition of target through reduced offset between sight and missile seeker-acquired target scene image, improved amphibious perfor...
by vasu raya
18 Aug 2012 21:51
Forum: Military Issues Archive
Topic: Indian Naval Discussion
Replies: 5409
Views: 709969

Re: Indian Naval Discussion

Good going Pipavav! this will probably force other private players with a "me too" moment of thinking in their boardrooms with regards to defence exports.
by vasu raya
17 Aug 2012 08:48
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale
Replies: 94
Views: 14350

Re: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale

In the context of low level flying, the EF is equipped with terrain following mode as well as auto recovery From EF's page, http://www.eurofighter.com/capabilities/performance/fight-control-system.html "Emergency features have also been embodied in the system design to ensure maximum safety of ...
by vasu raya
12 Aug 2012 01:29
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale
Replies: 94
Views: 14350

Re: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale

Controlled Flight Into Terrain class accidents have happened even with fighters equipped with Terrain Avoidance software. The first Rafale accident was one where the pilot ploughed the fighter into the ground after deactivating 2 ground warning/collision avoidance warnings. The system will not reco...
by vasu raya
05 Aug 2012 01:09
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Space Program Discussion
Replies: 3966
Views: 966956

Re: Indian Space Program Discussion

while Mars mission is good for science, I would prefer Antrix to make compact comm. sats like the Iridium ones by following up with a JV with Russia and using their launch vehicles. Iridium failed because its services were expensive and one of the strenghts of ISRO is its cost effective programs. No...
by vasu raya
04 Aug 2012 10:05
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale
Replies: 94
Views: 14350

Re: Thunder at 100 feet: Flying the Rafale

One of the most impressive technologies on offer in the Rafale is the advanced terrain following system which allows the jet to skim the surface of the earth using the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS). Operational in two modes, the AFCS, allows the pilot to conduct a fully automated attack ru...
by vasu raya
03 Aug 2012 06:38
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

Saik, an air launch can have varying starting velocities for Brahmos, the booster would have to normalize that to a minimum speed that the ramjet 2nd stage needs to ignite and accelerate reduce that minimum speed, the booster size is reduced enabling more to be carried on the MKI, currently the air ...
by vasu raya
30 Jul 2012 01:37
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion
Replies: 4358
Views: 555266

Re: Indian Missiles and Munitions Discussion

the booster shoots up after separation, so shall we conclude that they attempted early separation to study the performance, the 2nd stage burning is smokeless but looks like hasn't hit the Mach barrier yet
by vasu raya
30 Jul 2012 01:00
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 833249

Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus

well, would you prefer a telecommute option if given? regarding network, we have better cell phone coverage than hospital infra coverage, we tried Wimax for low cell tower density but looks like that technology didn't pan out as planned, then say we consider a dedicated network like Iridium with a s...
by vasu raya
29 Jul 2012 11:01
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 833249

Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus

we have telemedicine going, heard there is telesurgery as well in research phase. This is the point where I usually get into trouble on BR but anyways, the concept is basically an ICU with robotic operating arms controlled by a surgeon over a network. ICU in a mobile capsule that can be heli transpo...
by vasu raya
29 Jul 2012 10:24
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: CT & COIN Operations in India: News, Images and Discussion
Replies: 2896
Views: 833249

Re: CT and COIN operations in India: News, Images and Discus

^^^ Good to know Raja Boseji, wonder what kind of protection they had in hot zones? the higher number of casualties in Kargil were said to be because of casevac not being available in time, things might have improved in the last decade with larger heli fleets at our disposal yet, there seems to be r...